Elon Musk spends big on losing efforts in 2026 midterm elections
Marcus Chen
Marcus Chen
Managing Editor ¡ St. Paul, MN
Marcus manages the day-to-day editorial workflow across all brands, coordinating coverage assignments and ensuring editorial standards are met. He previously served as city editor at the Pioneer Press and holds a degree in Political Science from Carleton College.
More from Marcus âManaging Editor ¡ Wednesday, November 4, 2026 at 8:59 PM ¡ 1 min read
Elon Musk spent nearly $500 million during the midterms to help elect Republicans. Most of it went to losing causes and candidates.